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Snohomish’s historic downtown group discusses goals for events

SNOHOMISH — On Jan. 21, HDSA Board President Ken Coman spoke at the City Council meeting to discuss the future of downtown festivities.

PUD rates to raise again April 1

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Your power bill will increase a bit April 1.

Everett housing affordability worsening, council brainstorming

EVERETT — In a recent presentation to the City Council, affordable housing expert Chris Collier highlighted the growing problem of high home prices in the county, where the average home now costs around $822,000. This sharp increase in prices has made it more difficult for many people to afford their own homes. One key reason for this, Collier explained, is the lack of available homes.

Lawmakers propose pay-by-mile charge for Washington drivers

OLYMPIA – A proposed bill in the state Legislature could charge drivers for how much they drive in order to fundtransportation projects. Supporters of the idea point to declining gas tax revenues, while opponents are skeptical of the system’s potential.

Man who led police chase through Fryelands arrested, had visited police station saying SUV stolen

MONROE — On Feb. 5 at around 8:30 p.m., Monroe Police arrested the man who was in a police pursuit around Monroe and prompted a near-two-hour manhunt overnight in the Fryelands Friday, Jan. 24.

State Route 522 closed near Monroe Monday afternoon due to high-speed, head-on crash

MONROE -- State Route 522 is blocked well before entering Monroe. It was a high-speed head-on collision between two cars east of Fales Road and west of the Snohomish River bridge on the highway, Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue spokesman Peter Mongillo said. Three people were in the two vehicles. All three have been extracted and are advanced life support patients.

Could nuclear fusion power be in our future? Two companies in Everett trying to make it happen

Both in Everett, Helion and Zap Energy both are working to generate electricity using nuclear fusion at a feasible scale for consumers.

Monroe Wendy’s fast-food restaurant still on track

MONROE — A future Wendy’s fast-food restaurant to be built in the Fred Meyer parking lot fronting U.S. 2 was still on track as of December. City planners have approved the Wendy’s final site plan, a key step before construction.

$1.5M bail for alleged stabber of boy in Everett

Police arrested the man Jan. 29 when someone called in a tip saying he was riding on their bus in South Everett. The next day, a judge set his bail at $2 million, but Freeman was absent. He’d refused to attend his first appearance. He showed up Feb. 3. A district court judge pro-tem modified his bail to $1.5 million.

With Unified basketball team, everyone can play for wins

MONROE — In December of last year, Monroe High School established an after-school Unified Basketball program aimed at promoting inclusivity by integrating students with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It's been a huge success. Their game is this Thursday, Feb. 20.

Monroe wins grant to study safety at railroad crossings

MONROE — The city announced last week it has received a $320,000 federal grant to study five of its railroad crossings for safety and congestion improvement.

Donations into Everett mayoral race tops $150,000

Donations into Everett mayoral race tops $150,000

Dragons dance for Lunar New Year

A group of dragon dancers from Northwest Kung Fu and Fitness perform in the Pacific Rim Plaza at the Port of Everett Saturday, Feb. 1 to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This year is the Year of the Wood Snake under the Chinese zodiac.

New Snohomish City Hall / PD campus designs shown, funding plan nearly done

SNOHOMISH -- Details of the future City Hall in Snohomish to be built at Pine Avenue and Third Street.

Everett Little League needs new fields by ‘26

EVERETT — Everett Little Leaguers will be losing two of their main game fields at Madison Elementary after fall 2026 when a replacement school begins construction, putting the Little League organization on the hunt.